9 pm
Dragon Bridge fire and water show
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and major holiday evenings
About 2 minutes of fire, then 3 of water; about 15 minutes in all.
Checked November 2026.
When to go
Where to stand
The east-bank plaza under the dragon's head, on Trần Hưng Đạo St; the Carp statue and the Love Pier next to it also have a clear view.
Open in a mapFacts
Work began on 19 July 2009; it opened on 29 March 2013, the city's 38th liberation anniversary.
666 m long and 37.5 m wide, with six lanes and a 200 m main span.
The golden steel dragon arches over the river; its head is on the east bank, facing the sea.
Over 2,500 colour-changing LEDs light it every night; its lighting design received an IALD Special Citation in 2014.
About 2 minutes of fire, then 3 of water; the city often adds nights for Tết and National Day.
Quick answers
What time is the Dragon Bridge fire show, and on which days?
At 9 pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and major holidays; extra nights are often added for Tết and National Day.
How long is the show? Fire or water first?
The dragon breathes fire for about 2 minutes, then sprays water for about 3; the whole show takes about 15 minutes.
Where is the best place to watch the Dragon Bridge show?
On the east bank near the dragon's head: the riverside plaza on Trần Hưng Đạo St, around the Carp statue and the Love Pier.
How long is the Dragon Bridge, and when was it built?
666 m long and 37.5 m wide with six lanes; work began on 19 July 2009 and it opened on 29 March 2013.
